Latest articles by David Mead
"There were guitar players weeping, they had to mop the floor up. He was piling it on, solo after solo" – how Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton changed guitar forever
"When Jimi played with Cream... he walked offstage with this smirk; he knew exactly what he was doing" – we look back at the seismic impact of Clapton and Hendrix on the British guitar scene
Gary Moore classic interview: "Obviously I don’t play the same way, but I could do a passable imitation of Peter Green; if you gave me a guitar I could sit here and probably get closer than anybody else"
In 1995 Guitarist magazine met Moore as he prepared to release his album of Peter Green songs
"Jimi Hendrix has played that guitar, Rory Gallagher, Jeff Beck, George Harrison… I mean, the list goes on and on" – Kirk Hammett on owning Peter Green's legendary 'Greeny' 1959 Gibson Les Paul
On Hammett's birthday, we look back on the ultimate present he gifted himself
Yamaha LS-TA Transacoustic
The acoustic guitar world has witnessed many innovations over the years in terms of pickup design and amplification.
Taylor 562CE-TF 12-String
Just to give you some idea of exactly how new this model is, the paper label in the soundhole merely bears the word 'proto' – short for 'prototype', of course – instead of a model number.
Taylor 858E 12-String
Just to give you some idea of exactly how new this model is, the paper label in the soundhole merely bears the word 'proto' – short for 'prototype', of course – instead of a model number.
Interview: Seasick Steve
Seasick Steve is living proof that your big break can come at any age.
Learn 8 progressive contemporary blues licks with this Josh Smith guitar masterclass
Blend your blues with contemporary influences
Watch: Kenny Wayne Shepherd blues guitar masterclass
How to weave classic blues licks into original solos
Under the microscope: Eric Clapton's 'Blackie' Strat
Classic interview: Eric Clapton and tech Lee Dickson on a legendary guitar
Samantha Fish: “Best tip for live sound? Turn the amp up!”
The guitar-slinging diva muses on blues, blizzards and curling irons...
Molly Tuttle: “I think I became more and more obsessed and in love with playing”
We talk to the talented acoustic guitarist and songwriter
One for the road - Steve Vai: “The moment I got onto the stage and started playing, I discovered this is my natural state of being”
On early shows, tonal wisdom and going big with Smalls
Chris Buck: “I thought, ‘Let’s immerse myself in some different sounds and see what it brings out of me.’ That was the making of me”
We talk to the fast-rising, poll-winning UK player
One for the road - Snowy White: “We hit the first chord and these big bangs went up and it knocked me over”
Pyro nightmares, performance tips and terrible trips
Ariel Posen: “I play hard, I dig in a lot. I like the fight”
We talk gear, tunings and techniques with the Canadian guitarist
